The story of Pauline Henriques, the first Black woman on British television, who later made her home in Brighton and worked in public service.
In 1856, Henry “Box” Brown brought his anti-slavery panorama and story of escape to Brighton Town Hall. Discover his remarkable campaign for freedom.
Join the Thomas Highflyer Bus Trip from Brighton to Newtimber on 12 September 2026 for talks, food, music and remembrance. Booking essential.
Discover how Brighton Dome and Mandela Hall connect with Black history, music, culture and student activism in Brighton and Sussex.
From Dave Busby’s 1973 debut to Chris Hughton and Hope Powell, five Black figures who helped shape Brighton & Hove Albion.
The story of Billy Waters, a Black disabled sailor and musician whose porcelain likeness is held by Brighton & Hove Museums.
The story of Jacky Harding, Brighton and Hove’s first Black woman councillor, remembered for education, lifelong learning and community work.
Sarah Forbes Bonetta’s Brighton story, from royal patronage and public spectacle to marriage, family and Black history in Victorian Britain
Read about Monica Lewin, a pioneering surgeon with a Brighton link, and her place in Black medical history and local community memory.
Explore Olaudah Equiano’s story and the links between his abolition work, Black presence in Britain and Brighton’s anti slavery networks.